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Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the 2025 Federal Election
(April 29, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement in response to 2025 federal election results: “We would like to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney, his…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Marks Earth Day
(April 22, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement to mark Earth Day. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls on the world to unite behind renewable energy…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Attends United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
(April 21, 2025 – New York, New York, U.S.) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will participate in the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) where she will speak to the impacts of trade…
Media Advisory – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Attends 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(April 21, 2025 – New York, New York, U.S.) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will attend the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York from April 21 to April 22, 2025.…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Extends Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis
(April 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued a statement regarding the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, the National Chief expressed her sadness at…
Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Jagmeet Singh, Leader of New Democratic Party
(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First…
Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Conservative Party of Canada
(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First…
Assembly of First Nations Launches Virtual Forum Series with Federal Party Leaders before 45th General Election
(April 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Yesterday, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) launched its Virtual Forum Series with federal party leaders in advance of the 45th General Election, set for April 28, 2025. The inaugural series…
National Chief’s Response to US Tariffs: Nurturing Nation-to-Nation Relationship between Canada and First Nations Has Never Been More Important
(April 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement regarding new trade tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada’s response: “Canada and First Nations are facing a U.S. administration that…
Assembly of First Nations Calls on Federal Parties for Commitment to First Nations Priorities Outlined in Prosperity for All
(April 1, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, outlining the necessary actions the next federal government must take to uphold First…